Career and College Readiness (CCR) NGSS, CCSS ELA/Literacy, CCSS Mathematics, MMC K-12 Science Framework and NGSS Review in Terms of CCR 1

Focus of Discussion Career and College Readiness (CCR) and the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC) – CCSS define literacy as everyone’s responsibility – NGSS will provide content and process standards, and will complement CCSS – MMC credit is based on proficiency with content and skills, not seat time – Options for earning required credits – “any time, any place, any way, any pace” 2

Common Core State Standards 3 State-led effort to create a common core of academic standards in K-12 English language arts/literacy and mathematics Based on research and evidence, internationally benchmarked, aligned with college and workforce expectations Nearly 50 states have adopted the CCSS

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) 4 State-led effort to create a common academic standards in K-12 Science and Engineering Based on the National Research Council’s A Framework for K-12 Science Education (2011) 26 states are leading NGSS development Michigan is a Lead State

MMC – Career & College Ready

Michigan Merit Curriculum is still law CCSS replace High School Content Expectations and Grade Level Content Expectations for mathematics and ELA only In addition, CCSS define and clarify literacy requirements for other MMC credits NGSS will replace HSCE for science 6

Michigan Core Expectations Overview (2006) 7 Cross-Content Expectations ELA Strands 1 and 2 – Communication and Reading Mathematics Strand 1 – Quantitative Literacy and Logic Science – Inquiry and Reflection Social Studies – General Knowledge, Processes, and Skills ACT College Readiness Standards ELA HSCE CCSS MA HSCE CCSS SC HSCE NGSS SS HSCE Overarching Expectations 21 st Century Learning Skills Policy on Learning Expectations Habits of Mind

CCSS Redefine Literacy for ALL Content Areas b(3a(v)) The department shall complete… subject area content expectations or guidelines that apply to each of the… credits required in the Michigan merit standard… The CCSS redefine literacy requirements for all content area credits – CCSS-ELA/Literacy define literacy for K-5 (all subjects) – CCSS-ELA define literacy for 6-12 ELA credits – CCSS-Literacy define literacy for 6-12 History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects credits The NGSS will define content and process standards for K-12 science, and define Science 6-12 credits 8

Michigan Merit Curriculum (2006) 9 Cross-Content Expectations ELA Strands 1 and 2 – Communication and Reading Mathematics Strand 1 – Quantitative Literacy and Logic Science – Inquiry and Reflection Social Studies – General Knowledge, Processes, and Skills ACT College Readiness Standards ELA HSCE CCSS MA HSCE CCSS SC HSCE NGSS SS HSCE Overarching Expectations 21 st Century Learning Skills Policy on Learning Expectations Habits of Mind CCSS Address Areas Outlined in Blue; NGSS Addressed Areas in Green

ELA/Literacy Standards Key Characteristics Building knowledge across the disciplines through content-rich informational text Reading, writing & speaking grounded in evidence Regular practice with complex text and its academic vocabulary * 9

CCSS Opportunity ELA/Literacy To define literacy as everyone’s responsibility To examine current literacy practices in content area classes (ELA, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, CTE) To revisit ACT’s Reading Between the Lines – Characteristics of Complex Text Flipbook To learn more about Close and Critical Reading * 10

Math Standards Key Characteristics Mathematical Practices Greater focus and greater coherence Progressions of big ideas that span several grades See crosswalk documents for content shifts 12

CCSS Math Practices 13 Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. Model with mathematics. Use appropriate tools strategically. Attend to precision. Look for and make use of structure. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

NGSS Science Practices 14 Asking questions (science) and defining problems (engineering) Developing and using models Planning and carrying out investigations Analyzing and interpreting data Using mathematical and computational thinking Constructing explanations (science) and designing solutions (engineering) Engaging in argument from evidence Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

College and Career Ready Students Use technology and tools strategically in learning and communicating Use argument and reasoning to do research, construct arguments, and critique the reasoning of others Communicate and collaborate effectively with a variety of audiences Solve problems, construct explanations and design solutions * 11

Transitioning to CCSS (and NGSS) Get to know the standards Find Common Ground – What will NOT change Focus Energy – look for leverage, endurance, essential for next grade Develop Common Assessments -- Doug Reeves, The Leadership and Learning Center * 12

Draft Assessment Claims for English Language Arts/Literacy “Students can read closely and analytically to comprehend a range of increasingly complex literary and informational texts.” Reading “Students can produce effective and well-grounded writing for a range of purposes and audiences.” Writing “Students can employ effective speaking and listening skills for a range of purposes and audiences.” Speaking/Listening “Students can engage in research/inquiry to investigate topics, analyze, integrate, and present information.” Research/Inquiry “Students can demonstrate college and career readiness in ELA and literacy.” Total ELA/Literacy High School

Proposed Assessment for Mathematics “Students can explain and apply mathematical concepts and interpret and carry out mathematical procedures with precision and fluency.” Concepts and Procedures “Students can solve a range of complex well-posed problems in pure and applied mathematics, making productive use of knowledge and strategies.” Problem Solving “Students can clearly and precisely construct viable arguments to support their own reasoning and to critique the reasoning of others.” Communicating Reasoning “Students can analyze complex, real-world scenarios and can construct and use mathematical models to interpret and solve problems.” Data Analysis and Modeling

A Balanced Assessment System

Some Major Features Online, rapid turnaround of results Computer adaptive summative and interim assessments Item types – Multiple Choice – Short Constructed Response – Extended Constructed Response – Technology Enhanced – Performance Tasks

To find out more... Common Core State Standards Initiative website Next Generation Science Standards Development Michigan’s Mission Possible: Get ALL Adolescents Literate and Learning